Dentists

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More than 850 of the hardest-to-reach members of communities across the country will be seen onboard

Mobile dental unit to deliver care to rough sleepers

SmilePro: the at-home teeth whitening kit that’s gone viral with over 500,000 fans worldwide

The 10-minute teeth whitening kit gaining attention

Three quarters of Brits don't floss daily

Brits aren't following a dentist-recommended teeth cleaning routine

Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock visited the University of Portsmouth's Dental Academy in Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, related to dentistry provision in the region.

Two new dentist clinics coming to solve 'dental desert'

Huge increase in patients seen by NHS dentist in Hampshire

Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock visited the University of Portsmouth's Dental Academy in Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

When the effects of the new dental school will be felt in Portsmouth

Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock visited the University of Portsmouth's Dental Academy in Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, related to dentistry provision in the region.

University of Portsmouth awarded 25 new dental training places

The University of Portsmouth has taken a significant step towards opening the first dental school in the South-East of England.

University takes significant step towards opening dental school

Brits with tired teeth are skipping costly UK dental bills and flying to Istanbul for treatment.

Ad Feature Brits crown Istanbul the king of affordable dental care

The areas of England where patients are least happy with their dental care.

The areas where patients are least happy with their dental care

A concerned woman holds a thermometer while clenching her jaw.

Cracks beneath the smile: Dentists flag rising “Ozempic Teeth” cases linked to p...

Kevin Brookes, 51, from Waterlooville, was awarded £7,000 in compensation after tooth decay went undiagnosed across multiple teeth.

Man awarded £7,000 in compensation after dental nightmare

Supervised toothbrushing is a proven, evidence-based health intervention.

Schools asked to supervise toothbrushing in young children

The price of private dentists works have risen nationally, including in Portsmouth, however south coast city's average dental cost is still below the national median for some treatments.

Hampshire residents to benefit from NHS dental care boost
More than 30,000 urgent and emergency dental appointments will soon be available for Hampshire residents.
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Stuart McGarrick has received £6,000 in compensation after a decade long dental nightmare

Gosport man awarded £6,000 after a decade long dental nightmare

Oral-B iO5 electric toothbrushes use the latest Oral-B technology

Huge Black Friday deal on 'perfect' Oral-B electric toothbrush

Up to 97% of new patients are unable to access NHS dental care according to the British Dental Association.

What to do if you can't get a dentist appointment

Antibacterial mouthwashes can be useful - but can also do more harm than good

Antibacterial mouthwash dangers: Why, as a doctor, I never use them

A dentist has outlined the risks of at home teeth whitening kits.

Dentists reveals dangers of at home teeth whitening kits

We’ve spotted huge savings on top-spec electric toothbrushes

Electric toothbrush deals: Prices have stayed incredibly low

Sonic and electric toothbrushes are on offer at Amazon

Ridiculous savings on this pair of smart toothbrushes from OralB

A Nisa Local has replaced a Bupa dental practice in Waterlooville.

Shop replaces dental practice that closed amid national cuts

Dentist reveals key symptoms of mouth cancer that you may overlook. (Photo: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

Warning over mouth cancer - 9 key symptoms to watch out for

Accessing an NHS dentist is a challenge right now. (Photo: Pexels, Cedric Fauntleroy)

NHS dentist: How many dentists are accepting NHS patients?

Two dental practices in the city have suddenly closed as Astradent confirms that it has gone into administration.

Closure of two dental practices described as 'absolutely disgraceful'
Two dental practices have closed down after the group that owns them announced that it has gone into administration - and readers are not happy.
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Searches for 'tooth pain' have increased by 460% (Photo: Pexel/Anna Shvets)

Dental crisis - 'People are pulling out their own teeth'

I leave the country to get a dentist appointment.

'I leave the country to get a dentist appointment'

Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan has criticised the government's dental plan as not going far enough to resolve the exodus of NHS dentists.

Stephen Morgan slams government's dentistry plans

Breaking 39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Dentists in Portsmouth had almost two dozen admissions for tooth extractions on children with tooth decay in the year to March

‘Tooth decay the number one reason for hospital admissions among young children’

It costs between £7,100 and £18,100 a year to raise a child according to research from Moneyfarm - an unimaginable amount of money for some, especially amid an ongoing cost of living crisis

3 government schemes that could save parents £1,617

NHS dentist fees in England have increased this week in another blow to those already struggling with the cost of living crisis.

NHS dentist fees increase in England - how much more you’ll pay

Dozens of dentists could close

Breaking Bupa to close 85 dental care practices across UK

The NHS dental crisis is leading people to perform at-home dentistry, according to an orthodontist

NHS dental appointment shortage leads to dangerous at-home treatments

Hair stylist Melissa Hamilton. Picture: Melissa Hamilton/PA Wire

Hairstylist campaining for hair length to determine prices instead of gender

The NHS Healthy Start card allows families to buy food and milk for children. (Photo: AdobeStock)

Parents warned over popular baby food that has ‘more sugar than Coca-Cola’

Many popular baby food pouches are more sugary than Coca-Cola, dentists have warned, amid an 'epidemic' of tooth decay among young children. Picture: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire.

Dentists slam high sugar levels in baby food pouches

Home teeth-whitening kits can contain no more than 0.1 per cent hydrogen peroxide (Photo: Shutterstock)

Warning issued over ‘dangerous’ home teeth-whitening kits sold online

Thousands of people could have mouth cancer without knowing - the key signs to w...

Fears have been raised deadly oral cancers are being missed out as people quit going to the dentists. Photo: Shutterstock

Mouth cancer fears as dentistry cuts lead to detection 'lottery'

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Dentists feel 'suicidal' amid soaring pressures to cope with patient demand

Dentists are warning parents that a new TikTok teeth whitening trend could cause...

Practices must follow strict health and safety protocols when reopening. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dentists warn that a return to normal is still a long way off as practices in En...

Dentists are reopening

Dentist warns of coronavirus 'distribution' with sudden surgery reopening

Dentist practices will be allowed to open next month. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Dental practices will be allowed to reopen next month

When are dentists set to reopen again? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what we know so far about when dentists could reopen in the UK

Here's how to get urgent dental care near you if you need it

A happy patientbefore and after Titchfield Dental's denture skills

Dentists give out free dental care to homeless people to help them smile

A happy patientbefore and after Titchfield Dental's denture skills

Dentists give out free dental care to homeless people to help them smile

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Dentists needed to save three closing practices won't be found 'until 2020'

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Dentists needed to save three closing practices won't be found 'until 2020'

Children in Portsmouth are suffering from teeth decay

Nearly fifth of Portsmouth children have teeth problems

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To floss or not to floss: the big flossing falsehood

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